Latest Gaming News
PlayStation Plus December 2025 Game Catalog Released
PlayStation Plus adds titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Skate Story, and Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Premium members get Soulcalibur III with enhanced features. Assassin's Creed Mirage received a major update expanding Basim's story with six extra hours of gameplay and a new region, AlUla. These games become available from December 8 and 16, offering a mix of new releases and classic titles on PS4 and PS5 platforms.
NFT Gaming Space Surges with New Standards in December 2025
NFT-based games have transitioned from niche experiments to user-centric platforms with true asset ownership, play-to-earn models, and interoperable assets. Top NFT games include Axie Infinity and Decentraland, the latter providing a user-owned virtual world built on Ethereum allowing monetization through digital land and assets, fostering robust digital economies and innovative gameplay experiences in Web3 environments.
Netflix Confirms Acquisition of Warner Bros. Games Division
Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. Games as part of its expanded streaming and entertainment business. This strategic move will bolster Netflix's gaming and interactive content portfolio amid the shifting entertainment landscape. The deal was confirmed by a Warner Bros. spokesperson in early December 2025.
Fortnite OG Season 7 Launches with Core Gameplay Return
Epic Games officially launched Fortnite OG Season 7 on December 11, 2025. The new season emphasizes a return to Fortnite's core gameplay elements, engaging the community with fresh content and updated mechanics designed to revitalize player experience and competitive play.
Amazon Luna Adds Fallout Titles and Holiday Games in December 2025
Amazon Luna expanded its Prime member game library this December, featuring Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition and Fallout 4 Game of the Year Edition, along with various other titles like Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus and Christmas Adventure: Candy Storm. This lineup enhances the cloud gaming service's appeal during the holiday season
Global Game Engines Market to Reach $7.7 Billion by 2030
The game engines market, valued at $3 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at 17.1% CAGR to $7.7 billion by 2030. Drivers include advances in real-time rendering, AI tools, AR/VR integration, cloud collaboration, and broad adoption beyond gaming in industries like architecture and film. This growth reflects increasing demand for photorealistic graphics and immersive experiences.
Square Enix Faces Criticism from Major Shareholder over Financial Performance
A major shareholder publicly criticized Square Enix for sluggish revenue and profit margins, highlighting concerns about the company's strategic direction and competitive standing in the global gaming market. This reflects ongoing investor scrutiny in a highly dynamic industry.
Call of Duty Franchise Shifts Away from Back-to-Back Releases
Activision announced that the Call of Duty series will no longer release Modern Warfare and Black Ops titles back-to-back annually. This change aims to optimize development cycles and improve game quality, signaling a strategic shift in the franchise's release model.
Rockstar Workers' Firings Draw Attention from UK Prime Minister
Following reports of workforce reductions at Rockstar Games, the UK Prime Minister has pledged to investigate the matter. This political attention underscores growing concerns about labor practices and job security within major game development studios.
Industry Event: Xsolla’s Week of Game Industry Programming and Fundraising
Xsolla hosted a streamed global event featuring industry programming and fundraising activities on December 10. The event showcased insights, networking opportunities, and support mechanisms for game developers and publishers, highlighting community engagement initiatives in the gaming sector.